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# Charming & Historic Family Retreat on Syracuse Lake & Maxwelton Golf Course

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Consider a stay at Charming & Historic Family Retreat on Syracuse Lake & Maxwelton Golf Course and take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms2500 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Hot tub
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Charming & Historic Family Retreat on Syracuse Lake & Maxwelton Golf Course

Make yourself at home in this 3 1/2 -bed, 3 1/2 bath Syracuse Lake retreat. This historic home, built in 1861 features a queen bed, king bed, and bunk bed (with a twin and single bed) along with a sleeper sofa in the beach house by the pier to accommodate all guests comfortably. Enjoy the convenience of WiFi, AC, heating, a washing machine, and an iron during your stay.   
  
Tgis meticulously maintained property, on the shores of beautiful Syracuse Lake, features 125-feet of lake frontage, a pier that can accommodate two additional boats (motor boats are not available for use), kayaks and water sports gear for use, an outside grill for barbecuing your favorite summer meals. And, make sure to enjoy the lake the swimming is great, you can fish, float, turtle and unwind.  
  
At night, relax on the pier, one of the two outside dining areas, or in the lakeside hot tub before playing board games with family and friends.   
  
This home is non-smoking, and not pet friendly.   
  
Feel free to reach out to us during your stay - we're happy to suggest local spots to check out.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach loungers
- Beach towels

### Pool/Spa

- Hot tub

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Electric car charging station on site
- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Books
- Games
- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Computer monitor
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Printer

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- On a lake
- On the waterfront

### Things to do

- Bicycle parking
- Kayak
- Water sports equipment
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Bicycle parking
- Electric car charging station
- Garden
- Local artist showcase
- Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

## About the area

Located in Syracuse, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Creative Fish Art Gallery & ArtZie Workshop and Elkhart County 4-H Fair Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Maxwelton Golf Club and Wawasee Golf Club. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Syracuse travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Syracuse.dx183203)

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### What's nearby

- ![Peninsula sandwiched between lake and river downward lake house property containing tennis court](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183203/b5058757-9434-435a-a09f-aa7a660f986a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Wawasee  
2 min drive \- 1.8 km
- Syracuse Lake  
1 min walk \- 0.1 km
- Lakeside Park  
2 min drive \- 2.2 km
- Maxwelton Golf Club  
2 min drive \- 2.5 km
- Blue Gate Theater  
37 min drive \- 53.7 km

### Getting around

- Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal)  
17 min drive

### Restaurants

- McDonald's  
5 min drive
- Casey's General Store  
5 min drive
- 6 & 15 Convenience Store  
11 min drive
- Burger King  
5 min drive
- Kiyomi  
4 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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